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Rumney, Monmouthshire

Rumney is a small town in Monmouthshire which has become an eastern suburb of Cardiff. It lies on the east bank of the Rhymney River, from which it takes its name. Within the older sectors of the Rumney area are places of interest, such as the historic Rumney Pottery which is still in use today and also the remains of the old Rumney Castle which was a major stronghold on the South Wales coast. Rumney is within the council area of Cardiff.

Place Type: Urban locality
Alternative name(s): Trederlech
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.511329,-3.127569
Grid Reference: ST 2184 7975
Community (Civil Parish): Rumney C
Council Area: Cardiff CA
Police Area: South Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 38831
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rumney,_Monmouthshire_38831

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